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title: "Get started with omi"
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1. Make sure the device is charged (when you switch on, there should be any light) \
   You can turn on the device either by a switch or by clicking the button in the center (depending on the version)
2. **Download the Omi App: **go to app store / play store and search **“omi ai**”

<img src="/docs/images/omi-setup-guide-2.avif" alt="omi-setup-guide-2.avif" width="38%" />

After downloading, follow the instructions in the app. You should be able to see transcriptions. If you don’t see it right away, wait 30\+ seconds

![IMG_5DCB13BE239B-1.jpeg](/docs/images/IMG_5DCB13BE239B-1.jpeg)

Features

🚀 **Fully Open-Source** \
🎙️ **Live Transcription** \
🧠 **Conversation Memory** \
📡 **Offline Transcription** \
🌐 **App Marketplace**\
🗣️ **Speaker Diarization**

**DO NOT KILL THE APP:** Once you activated the app, it should work on the background. you can “collapse” the app but if you kill/close it (remove the process) - it will stop transcribing and will disconnect

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FAQ:

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="How can I build my own app?" icon="sparkles">
    You can build your own omi app in 2 minutes: read this [guide](https://docs.omi.me/doc/developer/apps/Introduction)
  </Accordion>
  <Accordion title="Where the conversations are stored?" icon="sparkles">
    Conversations are stored on the secured cloud. Your data is secure and everything can be deleted in one click in omi app
  </Accordion>
  <Accordion title="I don't see the light / transcription">
    If you don’t see any light/transcription, your device might not have firmware. Install it [here](https://docs.omi.me/get_started/Flash_device/)\
    if the issue persists, ask in [discord](http://discord.omi.me) or contact [help@omi.me](mailto:help@omi.me) to replace the deviec
  </Accordion>
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## Feedback/FAQ/Support

1. Have questions, problems or feedback? [Join Discord](http://discord.omi.me) or visit [help](https://intercom.help/omi-37041f50f654/en)
2. Want to build an omi app? Check our [docs](https://docs.omi.me/doc/developer/apps/Introduction) 
3. To contribute, Check our [issues and bounties](https://github.com/BasedHardware/omi/issues) and Check [Github](https://github.com/BasedHardware/Friend/) repository 
4. For delivery and shipping, Send an email to [team@basedhardware.com](mailto:team@basedhardware.com)
5. Visit Omi’s [Website](https://basedhardware.com/) and explore other products like smartglasses
